Nebraska REU in Applied Math

The University of Nebraska is offering an REU summer undergraduate research in applied mathematics.  A complete listing of faculty mentors and research project descriptions can be found at their website.  Students can also find information about program benefits including a competitive stipend, room and board, travel expenses and more.  … Continue reading »

Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science

Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science at Boston University are programs serving 125 Boston and Chelsea Public High School Students by providing academic instruction, tutoring, social enrichment and personal support. Students participate in both a six-week summer residential program and an after school component. For more information… Continue reading »

NASA and NSF summer research

Paid Summer 2011 Undergrad Research Placements: Over 400 programs – REU and Other Summer Research Opportunities for Undergrads at http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/Summerresearch.asp For NASA-supported internships, fellowships and scholarships, see http://intern.nasa.gov… Continue reading »

Fairfield University REU

The Fairfield University (Fairfield, CT) Mathematics and Computer Science Department announces a new Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program in Mathematics and Computational Science for Summer 2011. We will host our 2011 program from June 13 to August 5. The three research groups for our first program are: One-Dimensional Combinatorial Dynamics Chris… Continue reading »

Teaching Assistant applications

The Math/Stat Department Teaching Assistant applications are being accepted for the spring 2011 semester.  If youare interested in applying see Marissa, Bronfman Science Center 203 for an application. Or email her [email protected] and she will send you an application.  The deadline for applying is Friday,November 5. Continue reading »

Virtual Poster competition announced

The Journal of Young Investigators has announced the 2nd annual Virtual Poster competition which will take place until November 2010.  Interested undergraduates should make a video of themselves discussing a topic and upload their submission to YouTube.  More details are available here. Continue reading »

Dream Chalk

A typical professor in the science division at Williams college has three key items on the agenda:  teach courses, publish research papers, and apply for grants.  Teaching and research are the bread and butter of being a faculty member, but receiving funding from a grant agency (such as… Continue reading »